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GREEN B SKETCH MODEL: THE WALKER RIGHTER SKETCH MODEL GOALS - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
GREEN B SKETCH MODEL: THE WALKER RIGHTER SKETCH MODEL GOALS - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
GREEN B SKETCH MODEL: THE WALKER RIGHTER SKETCH MODEL GOALS Li#s25pounds32inches Selfpowered Integra;onintowalker PNEUMATIC LIFT DEMONSTRATION LEAD SCREW DEMONSTRATION THE PROBLEM
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PNEUMATIC LIFT DEMONSTRATION
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LEAD SCREW DEMONSTRATION
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THE PROBLEM
1/3 of adults 65+ will fall each year 2/3 of walker falls do not require hospitaliza;on
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$200 19 lbs $170 9 lbs.
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CURRENT PRACTICES
Industry Contact: Francis Pacardon at Bear Hill Nursing Center Once fall occurs:
Press Life Alarm if believed to be injured
Use tac;cs to scoot towards sofa or wheelchair
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NEXT STEPS
Linkages maintain balance Easily accessible User‐friendly features Weight under 10 pounds Smooth li# up
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Ques;ons?
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